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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1876
Page
8
New York election coverage reports numerous small bank and business failures, large-scale rail tariff changes, and extensive returns across counties. It notes Republican gains in interior districts, Bigelow’s likely statewide lead, and Tammany losses, with later tallies showing mixed results and ongoing doubt about final control in the Legislature.
Washington reports the Third District Court of Utah order against Brigham Young to be imprisoned until 9,500 is paid is reviewed by the Attorney General with cabinet consideration. The legality of the marriage and possible grounds are debated as the cabinet weighs actions and investigations.
In Chicago on Nov 2 with seven precincts reporting Huck holds 8,303 over Hessing and Keeley. Country towns show Huck ahead in most outside the city. Banks closed, business quiet, but no major clashes as results from 40 city precincts and nine towns list Huck 11,947 Hessing 8,690 Keeley 3,709. Nov 3 revised totals place Huck at 20,908, Hessing 96,414, Keeley 8,784 with two towns outstanding.
A morning blaze on Second Street destroyed the liquor house of Bickworth Spence & Co in Cincinnati causing an estimated loss of 60 000 to 65 000 dollars with minor damage to Meader Go s furniture warehouse insured for 15 000 dollars The fire prompted investigations and fire crews were on the scene for hours and insured amounts cover part of the destruction
In St Louis Judge Treat named Thomas Bulkely Oliver Garison and James H Beach as receivers of the Atlantic and Pacific railroad. They must post half a million dollars in bonds.
Camden county elects the entire Republican ticket by majorities from 500 to 15000. In Trenton the legislature stands Senate twelve Republicans to nine Democrats and House eighty seven Republicans to twenty two Democrats.
Leavenworth Kansas November 2 The whole Republican county ticket is probably elected by about 300 majority. No returns from the state. Atchison Kansas November 3 The election in this county yesterday resulted in a complete Republican victory. Every candidate on the Republican county ticket is elected by majorities from 185 to 600. Republicans will elect probably three members of the county board. First time in years Republicans have carried the whole county ticket.
Returns from Milwaukee and 85 towns place Saylor Democratic Reform governor nominee 72 ahead with a Republican gain of 10,017. Early reports indicate Ludington and the full State ticket win by several thousand and the legislature carried by about 30 on joint ballot. Ludington appears elected governor by roughly 4,000 with the rest of the ticket likely secure though Baetz for treasurer remains uncertain.
In Philadelphia Col. McClure concedes the state to Hartrantt by 22 000 majority. Outside the city the race is very close with Hartrantt holding a 17 852 plurality as full ward returns come in. A prohibition factor is noted but details are unclear.
Scattering returns indicate the election of the whole Republican State ticket with possible exception of Treasurer by majorities from five to eight thousand. No returns yet from large towns. In St Paul the latest estimates show Pillbury, Republican, with a majority of
About 10 000 voters anticipate a two thirds Republican legislature with Prfender and backers for State Treasurer. The ticket will run behind but likely win by around five thousand. Republicans will outnumber last year but expect only a dozen Democrats, with several Independent Republicans in the body.
Memphis dispatch reports an overwhelming conservative victory across Tennessee. Voters carry all doubtful counties with a clear majority in both House and Senate. Lamar Singleton Hooker and Moony elected to Congress. Republicans concede the state, with headquarters quiet since dawn. Enthusiasm runs high statewide.
Multiple seism sightings report two strong quakes near Washington Georgia with a rumbling shock lasting about forty five seconds. Atlanta records a distinct tremor felt across Georgia, amid a series of distant gale events causing ship losses and drownings in Quebec and Isle of Orleans. Transports from Spain bring troops to Havana as Peru Spain trade and consular invoice rules surface for year start.
Baltimore November 2 seventeen wards report Carroll ahead for Governor by fifteen thousand three hundred ninety six. The rest of the State ticket shows a similar majority. The remaining three wards are expected to yield a slight Democratic gain.
Louisiana New Orleans dispatch reports Democrats carry Mississippi by about 10 000, secure a solid majority in both houses and elect four congressmen possibly the entire delegation. Nov 8 State militia under Gen Campbell fired 100 guns by order of Gov Kellogg to honor Republican victories.
Brigham Young remains ill at his home under a deputy U S Marshal. A motion to vacate the February 25 alimony order to Ann Eliza is expected to be argued before Chief Justice White on Saturday. The Chief Justice was unwell today and no court session was held.
Reports describe a severe earthquake shock in Yuma on the Colorado River and widespread rainfall across California. Portland dispatch lowers Democrat Lane’s congressional majority while Salem dispatch indicates Republican Warren wins narrowly. Virginia City notes snow and rain causing hardship for inadequately housed residents.
London reports the steamship Faraday has grappled and buoyed the direct United States cable, restoring a vital transatlantic link. The rescue action marks a significant development in undersea communication infrastructure pending further details and verification.
General Crook presents a cautious view on frontier grievances and Indian matters in the 1875 annual department report. He notes miners’ vacating, stock losses to Sioux, and the need for peaceful settlement before spring. The piece also outlines Crook's survey of Black Hills mining and agriculture potential, plus political notes on Congress and party majorities.
Major Caffrey reports in the Omaha Republican from Cheyenne that Prof. Jenney, aged twenty six, recently returned from four months in the Black Hills. Renowned geologists endorse him, and he captivates listeners with vivid tales of his journey. He did not encounter any Indians during his stay, remarking that the Hills, though linked to native tribes, see many whites who visit briefly and depart. He believes Indians may move on at times.
At about nine o clock on the night of the 8th, James Hanley of the Philadelphia Fire Department was shot dead in front of the engine house by George Fletcher, recently discharged from the department. Fletcher has been arrested. A large building will display goods of shoe manufacturers and tanners at Centennial grounds. Dr. J. A. Adrian, from Logansport, will attend Brussels congress in New York. In New York on the 8th, firms including Wm. J. Schloss, Hathaway & Kerr, Geo. Bletter, Combination Wool Co., and Jas. Herron failed or faced embarrassment, with several minor houses affected. A Washington dispatch says Commissioner Pratt will soon publish a comprehensive Internal Revenue report, highlighting whisky frauds and proposed new legislation.
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